Better Things season 3 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Durham honors his father's friend Murray Fox at a Friars event, giving Sam an honorary title. Sam jokes about perks, and they reminisce about their parents, hinting at a rumor. Later, Sam encounters Mer at a hotel and they share an awkward conversation. At a play reading, Sam navigates comedic and dramatic elements, receiving specific director feedback. Post-reading, his manager Tressa ends their professional relationship, feeling sidelined by Sam's new opportunities. Sam and Mer's intense, unresolved conversation reveals complex feelings and unspoken attraction.
Full Episode S03E09 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Murray Fox in relation to Durham's father?
Murray Fox was a close friend of Durham's father, considered like a brother despite their different backgrounds.
What title is bestowed upon Sam at the Friars event?
Sam is given the title "Honorary Friar in Perpetuity."
What joke does Sam make during his acceptance speech?
Sam jokes about getting a free martini as part of the honor.
How do Durham and Sam reminisce about their past?
They jokingly discuss their age difference and Durham's good hair.
What rumor do Sam and Durham discuss about their parents?
They humorously speculate whether their parents might have had an affair during a period when their fathers were not speaking to each other.
Who interrupts Sam and Durham's conversation?
Ruth, Durham's partner, interrupts their conversation.
Why does Sam step outside during his conversation with Durham?
Sam steps outside to take a phone call, following a rule against taking calls at the event.
What is the relationship between Sam and Mer?
Sam and Mer know each other from the past and share an awkward but friendly encounter at the hotel.
What feedback does Trevor give during the play reading?
Trevor, the director, asks the actors to adjust their performances, particularly asking Sam to tone down his portrayal of a scene.
What decision does Tressa, Sam's manager, make after their phone call?
Tressa decides to step aside as Sam's manager, interpreting his new opportunities as a desire to move on.
What is the nature of the conversation between Sam and Mer after the play reading?
Sam and Mer have a deep, emotionally charged conversation about their personal growth and perceptions of each other.
How do Sam and the other actors spend their evening after the play reading?
They go to a bar where they sing and enjoy each other's company.
